Container Gardening: A Guide to Beautiful Annual Planters
Master the Thriller, Filler, Spiller method for stunning container gardens. Plant picks for the Pacific Northwest, plus watering and fertilizing tips.

Master the Thriller, Filler, Spiller method for stunning container gardens. Plant picks for the Pacific Northwest, plus watering and fertilizing tips.

Learn 8 proven tips to keep your hanging baskets thriving all season: deep watering, smart feeding,

Learn how to amend your soil with compost, manure, and organic fertilizers. Practical timing tips, application rates, and how to avoid over-amending.

This article guides Pacific Northwest and Mountain-region gardeners through the key March tasks — finishing dormant spray and pruning before the window closes, starting seeds indoors based on your region, and direct-sowing cold-hardy crops outdoors if you're in Western Washington. It also covers hardening off early indoor starts and what's still too early to rush.